1999 Mercedes E320

[mohideenms]

Please help!!!!! Loosing lots of coolant, appears from the exhaust. Also finding creamy residue on oil cap.loosing power when car heats up.

 

[Sinbad]

Blown head gasket

 

[mohideenms]

Thank you. Do you have an idea of what repairs will cost?

 

[Sinbad]

Between expensive and bloody expensive. Depends on whether the heads are warped.
It's a big job, I think about 17 hours at a dealership just to remove and replace.

 

[AntoniusFX]

Go to an independent workshop. People the specialize in Mercs. Then sell it after that

 

[Sinbad]

Go to an independent workshop. People the specialize in Mercs. Then sell it after that

Why? Those motors should be bullet proof. The m112 in my ml320 is on nearly 280k km, doesn't miss a beat.

 

[AntoniusFX]

Why? Those motors should be bullet proof. The m112 in my ml320 is on nearly 280k km, doesn't miss a beat.

i totally agree. But how good is the mechanic? That is what I'm afraid of.